Dawn L. Brause

Residential Faculty - Second Year Clinical Coordinator

Allied Health

Office: RDM-S Saguaro - Room: S258

480-654-7729

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 
    By appointment

Profile

I began my career as a dental hygienist in 2003 in Florida after graduating from Miami Dade Community College. I have worked in many areas of dentistry, including assisting, giving over 16 years of experience in the field. My enthusiasm for learning and passion for dentistry have led me to a full-time position in dental hygiene education at MCC. I believe that the most significant learning occurs in situations that are both meaningful and realistic, which encourages self discovery and construction of knowledge to occur. One of my hopes as an educator is to instill a love of learning in my students, as I share my own passion for learning with them.

 

 

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

DHE120 Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene 6 Credits

Introduction to the dental hygiene profession and the process of care. Infection control, patient assessment, preventive treatment and dental hygiene instrumentation are practiced. Students are introduced to self assessment skills and quality improvement.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17195
Red Mountain Campus

TBA

ASDOH

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Mo
MoWe
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Closed

DHE121 Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Histology 2 Credits

Includes the histology and embryology of oral tissues; developmental disturbances of the face, oral cavity, and related structures; tooth composition and morphology including anomalies; eruption patterns and occlusal evaluation. Use of skulls, models and multimedia resources also covered.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17197
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
Tu
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Closed

DHE212 Dental Hygiene Theory II 2 Credits

Study of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on comprehensive care planning, case presentation, and clinical decision making. Introduction to advanced periodontal instrumentation.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DHE132 and DHE133 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE213.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17190
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Mo
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Class Started

DHE213 Dental Hygiene Clinic II 5 Credits

Application of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on comprehensive care planning, case presentation, clinical decision making, advanced instrumentation and improved time utilization.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DHE132 and DHE133 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE212.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17193
MC OFFSITE

AZ School Dental/Oral Health

In Person
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoTuWeTh
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Class Started

18992
MC OFFSITE

AZ School Dental/Oral Health

In Person
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoTuWeTh
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Class Started

19215
MC OFFSITE

AZ School Dental/Oral Health

In Person
Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoTuWeTh
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Class Started

Spring 2024

DHE229 Community Oral Health 3 Credits

An examination of methods used to assess the oral health status of the community and to plan, implement, finance and evaluate dental public health programs. Focus on community-based health promotion and disease prevention measures to improve the oral health of the population, as well as the characteristics of dental care delivery systems and the social, political, psychological and economic factors affecting utilization within the system.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26486
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
We
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Open

20 of 20
Seats Available

DHE233 Dental Hygiene Clinic III 5 Credits

Application of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on diverse populations. Students prepare for clinical practice using self assessment, evaluation and critical thinking skills.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (DHE212 and DHE213) and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE232.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26488
MC OFFSITE

AZ School Dental/Oral Health

In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoTuWeTh
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Open

5 of 5
Seats Available

26489
MC OFFSITE

AZ School Dental/Oral Health

In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoTuWeTh
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Open

5 of 5
Seats Available

26490
MC OFFSITE

AZ School Dental/Oral Health

In Person
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoTuWeTh
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Open

5 of 5
Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2024

DHE232 Dental Hygiene Theory III 2 Credits

Study of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on the patient with special needs and advanced instrumentation. Students participate in field observations and present case documentations.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (DHE212 and DHE213) and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE233.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26487
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/22/2024 - 05/10/2024
Mo
1:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Open

20 of 20
Seats Available

Degrees & Awards

Bachelor's of Science Dental Hygiene from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Master's of Higher Education and Leadership from  Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 

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